Environmental Specialist-Household Hazardous Waste Environmental Health, Environmental Services

Job Details

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Waite Park, MN

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2024-01666

Department: Environmental Services Department

Opening Date: 05/06/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Position Description

SALARY:
Starting Range: $31.6959-$35.6740/hourly
Full Range: $31.6959-$46.5198/hourly

Grade 20, Non-Exempt Position, Teamsters-General Unit

Stearns County Mission: "Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All"
Values: Professional, Approachable, Responsive, Collaborative, Fair & Equitable

Stearns County derives strength from the diversity of its workforce and provides a welcoming environment where all are respected, honored and valued. We are seeking a highly dedicated individual to join our Environmental Services Household Hazardous Waste Team. If you are interested in helping to strengthen our communities by helping the individuals within them, this is your opportunity to make a difference through a rewarding career in public service and enjoy the excellent quality of life in Central Minnesota.

Position Objective
To provide implementation of the collection and management of household hazardous waste and problem materials. This position is responsible for maintaining awareness of safety procedures and educating the public about laws and policies involved with household hazardous waste and problem materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this position and do not limit the assignment of related duties to this classification.

1. Coordinates household hazardous waste collection events with local units of government, service organizations, and the Tri-County Solid Waste Commission.
2. Identifies and retrieves household hazardous waste materials and problem materials from customers; maintains records in compliance with state and federal laws.
3. Provides assistance in administering and implementing the County's household hazardous waste education program.
4. Establishes and maintains used product exchanges; assists in seeking outlets for waste and problem materials.
5. Performs cleaning and maintenance duties necessary to maintain, clean, safe, and orderly working conditions in the collection vehicle and at collection sites and the collection facility.
6. Maintains awareness of chemical hazards and safe handling procedures.
7. Coordinates the County's participation in the radon program.
8. Assists in resolving complaints related to household and hazardous waste.
9. Assists in the oversight, assessment and cleanup of contaminated properties.
10. Serves on the County Safety Committee; assures that staff meets safety training requirements.
11. Coordinates and participates in environmental educational activities; develops educational materials.
12. Assists with preparing, submitting, and monitoring grants, contracts, and reports.
13. Assists with the development and production of the department newsletter.
14. Attends work regularly and in a timely manner.
15. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
Minimum Qualifications and Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental studies, biology, chemistry, or similar field (education must include 11 or more semester credits in chemistry)
• Must possess a valid Minnesota Class "D" Driver's License or have the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
• Reliable transportation to travel to multiple locations around Stearns County, some of which may not be accessible by public transportation
  
  Ability to obtain/complete the following criteria within 180 days of hire date with training provided by Stearns County:
• Valid Minnesota Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement
• Powered Industrial Truck Operator's Certification
• The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 40-hour HAZWOPER

Preferred Experience Beyond Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Hazardous Materials certification by the State of Minnesota
• Working with household hazardous waste
• Working with MNDOT or USDOT Highway transportation of hazardous materials and waste; working with US HAZMAT Transportation Security Awareness
• Working with Minnesota household hazardous waste rules
• Making minor repairs and adjustments to service equipment
• Operating trucks and other light automotive equipment
• Using Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Dynamic Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Knowledge of environmental legislation and the legislative process.
2. Knowledge of the principles and practices related to the recognition, elimination, and control of environmental health hazards.
3. Knowledge of legal procedures involved in the enforcement of regulations.
4. Knowledge of developing and implementing plans and programs in the public sectors.
5. Knowledge of common household hazardous wastes and problem materials.
6. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment.
7. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Accountabilities, Work Environment and Extent of Supervision or Guidance Provided

Accountabilities Shared By All Employees
1. Performs job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the County's vision, mission and values.
2. Develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of all department and County-wide policies, protocols and procedures that apply to the performance of this position.
3. Develops respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
4. Informs immediate supervisor of all important matters pertaining to assigned job responsibilities.
5. Seeks opportunities for further personal growth and development.
6. Represents the County in a professional manner to all internal and external contacts when doing the County's business.
7. Complies with all rules and policies in order to maintain a safe work environment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
The primary responsibilities for this position will be performed approximately 50% of the time indoors and approximately 50% of the time outdoors. Will require frequent travel to off-site locations. Will have some exposure to health hazards and accidents. All employees are required to reside within the state of Minnesota. Click the following to view the:

Extent of Supervision or Guidance Provided
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Environmental Health Division Supervisor.

Responsibility for Public Contact
Frequent.
Hours of Work, Testing and Interview Dates

Hours of Work
This position has a usual work schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday; may include overtime hours as needed.
Interview Date
If you are selected to be interviewed for this position, interviews will be held on a date to be determined. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. If a college degree is required for this position, an official sealed college transcript must be presented at the time of interview. A job specific physical, drug and/or psychological exam may be required before appointment.

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01

I understand that my answers with regard to experience must be supported by the information I have included in my online application. (Do Not Mark "See Resume".) I affirm that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may disqualify me for consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Stearns County.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental studies, biology, chemistry, or similar field?

• Yes
• No

03

If you indicated yes to question #2, list degree received and where obtained. If no degree, type "none".

04

Do you have 11 or more semester credits in Chemistry?

• Yes
• No

05

If you indicated yes to question #4, list Chemistry courses completed. If no, type "none".

06

Do you possess a valid Minnesota Class "D" Driver's License or have the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess reliable means of transportation to travel to multiple locations around Stearns County and Minnesota, some of which may not be available by public transportation?

• Yes
• No

08

If hired and training is provided by Stearns County, which of the following criteria do you have the ability to obtain/complete within 180 days of hire date? (Check all that apply.)

• Valid Minnesota Class "A" Commercial Driver's License, a Hazardous Materials Endorsement
• Powered Industrial Truck Operator's Certification
• The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 40-hour HAZWOPER
• None of the above

09

Do you possess a valid Hazardous Materials Certification from the State of Minnesota?

• Yes
• No

10

Which of the following areas do you have experience working with? (Check all that apply.)

• Hazardous materials and waste
• MNDOT or USDOT Highway transportation on hazardous materials and waste
• US HAZMAT Transportation Security Awareness
• Minnesota Household Hazardous Waste rules
• None of the above

11

Describe your experience as indicated in question #10, including years of experience. If no experience, type "none".

12

Which of the following areas do you have experience working with? (Check all that apply.)

• Making minor repairs and adjustments to service equipment
• Operating trucks and other light automotive equipment
• None of the above

13

Describe your experience as indicated in question #12, including years of experience. If no experience, type "none".

14

Which of the following programs do you have experience using? (Check all that apply.)

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Dynamic CRM
• None of the above

15

Describe your experience as indicated in question #14, including years of experience. If no experience, type "none".

16

Which of the following Veteran's Preference do you wish to claim (in order to receive Veteran's Preference credit, you must submit a copy of your DD214 to the Human Resources Department by the application deadline)?

• No Veteran's Preference
• Veteran's Preference
• Veteran's Preference with Disability
• Spouse of Disabled or Deceased Veteran

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